# List of companies with in-house R&D in Hamburg

Tamtam tracks 84 companies with in-house R&D headquartered in Hamburg. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Beiersdorf, Jungheinrich AG and Nordex Group. Their median headcount is 1,454. Half of them were founded in 1984 or later.

This selection of companies in Hamburg with in-house R&D predominantly features established, large-scale enterprises with a strong presence in industrial machinery, healthcare, and specialized manufacturing. Companies like Beiersdorf, a global leader in skin care, and Jungheinrich AG, focused on material handling equipment, showcase the city's industrial strength. Nordex Group is prominent in renewable energy, while Lufthansa Technik provides aviation maintenance.

A notable pattern is the concentration of companies with deep roots in traditional manufacturing and engineering, alongside a significant cluster in healthcare and biotechnology. This indicates a diverse R&D landscape, balancing long-standing industrial expertise with emerging life science innovations. The presence of Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf further highlights the strong medical research component.

🇩🇪 Hamburg · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Beiersdorf](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/beiersdorf) (beiersdorf.com)<br>A global leader in skin care, offering popular brands like NIVEA and Eucerin, focusing on healthy skin and environmental and social impact | Personal Care Product Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 17,713 | 1882 |
| 2 | [Jungheinrich AG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jungheinrich-ag) (jungheinrich.com)<br>Development and provision of advanced material handling equipment and solutions, focusing on innovation, energy efficiency, and digital logistics transformation. | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 10,697 | 1953 |
| 3 | [Nordex Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nordex-group) (nordex-online.com)<br>A global leader in onshore wind turbine development, manufacturing, and servicing, offering high-yield, cost-efficient solutions for sustainable power generation worldwide | Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 8,463 | 1985 |
| 4 | [Lufthansa Technik](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lufthansa-technik) (lufthansa-technik.com)<br>Leading global provider of maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification services for civil aircraft, ensuring technical reliability and availability of customer fleets. | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 7,793 |  |
| 5 | [Körber](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/korber) (koerber.com)<br>An international technology group providing innovative products, solutions, and services in Digital, Pharma, Supply Chain, and Technologies to drive customer success through technological advancements | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 6,666 |  |
| 6 | [Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitatsklinikum-hamburg-eppendorf) (uke.de)<br>A diverse team of over 14,900 employees at a leading healthcare institution collaborate to improve the well-being of individuals through research, education, and patient care | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 5,134 | 1889 |
| 7 | [Evotec](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/evotec) (evotec.com)<br>A biotechnology company specializing in drug discovery and development through collaborative models, data-driven disease understanding, and a focus on patient impact | Biotechnology Research | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 4,768 | 1993 |
| 8 | [STILL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/still) (still.de)<br>Provider of tailored intralogistics solutions including forklift trucks, warehouse technology, connected systems, focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and employee health. | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 3,191 | 1920 |
| 9 | [Eppendorf](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eppendorf) (eppendorf.com)<br>A global leader in life science equipment, offering a wide range of instruments and consumables for laboratories worldwide Founded in Germany in 1945 | Biotechnology Research | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 3,075 |  |
| 10 | [Körber Pharma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/korber-pharma) (koerber-pharma.com)<br>Provides integrated pharma solutions, optimizing operations, ensuring quality and compliance, and driving digital excellence for pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chains. | Automation Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 2,134 |  |
| 11 | [Olympus EMEA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/olympus-emea) (olympus-europa.com)<br>Global medical technology company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative solutions for early detection, diagnosis, and minimally invasive treatment | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 1,909 |  |
| 12 | [Hamburg University of Applied Sciences](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hamburg-university-of-applied-sciences) (haw-hamburg.de)<br>Educates future specialists, managers; develops interdisciplinary knowledge, problem-solving skills, and global responsibility. Advances applied sciences for regional impact. | Higher Education | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 1,885 | 1970 |
| 13 | [ABOUT YOU](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/about-you) (aboutyou.de)<br>digital platform offering personalized fashion shopping with over 400,000 items from 2,000 brands across 26 European markets | Internet Marketplace Platforms | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 1,558 | 2014 |
| 14 | [Körber Technologies](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/korber-technologies) (koerber-technologies.com)<br>Develops customized machinery, equipment, software, measuring instruments, and services for tobacco, food and beverage, and battery cell production industries. | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 1,554 | 1946 |
| 15 | [BSN medical](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bsn-medical) (essity.com)<br>Global provider of wound care, vascular disease, lymphology, and non-invasive orthopaedic products with trusted healthcare brands and integrated therapy approach. | Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 1,454 | 2001 |
| 16 | [Aurubis](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aurubis) (aurubis.com)<br>Global provider of non-ferrous metals, specializing in copper recycling and production of high-quality copper products, other metals, and additional products with a strong focus on sustainability | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 1,188 | 1866 |
| 17 | [Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/helmut-schmidt-universitat-universitat-der-bundeswehr-hamburg) (hsu-hh.de)<br>Academic institution providing competitive fundamental and applied research while offering high quality teaching for military personnel within a diverse campus environment in Hamburg. | Higher Education | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 960 | 1972 |
| 18 | [Hamburger Energienetze GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hamburger-energienetze-gmbh) (hamburger-energienetze.de)<br>Utilities company based in Hamburg, Germany, specializing in managing the electricity grid and providing power supply services to the area | Utilities | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 828 |  |
| 19 | [Stern-Wywiol Gruppe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stern-wywiol-gruppe) (stern-wywiol-gruppe.de)<br>Group of specialist companies producing functional systems and ingredients for food and feed, supported by a central technology research center. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 648 | 1980 |
| 20 | [PPI AG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ppi-ag) (ppi-group.eu)<br>Consulting and software development for banks, insurers, and financial service providers with expertise in payment systems and technology. | Business Consulting and Services | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 620 | 1984 |
| 21 | [Mankiewicz Coating Solutions](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mankiewicz-coating-solutions) (mankiewicz.com)<br>Global manufacturer of customized high-quality coating systems for industrial sectors including automotive, aviation, railway, medical, and wind power industries. | Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 594 | 1895 |
| 22 | [GAIA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gaia-hamburg) (gaia-group.com)<br>A global leader in digital therapeutics, developing clinically validated products equivalent to drugs, led by a multidisciplinary team of experts | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 577 | 1997 |
| 23 | [MSH Medical School Hamburg](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/msh-medical-school-hamburg) (medicalschool-hamburg.de)<br>A private university in Hamburg offering accredited Bachelor's and Master's programs in health, art, social sciences, and medicine, focusing on talent and motivation | Higher Education | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 543 | 2009 |
| 24 | [Schülke & Mayr](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/schulke-and-mayr) (schuelke.com)<br>Development, production, and distribution of disinfectants, antiseptics, skin care, preservatives, and deodorant ingredients for global hygiene and infection prevention. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 514 | 1889 |
| 25 | [Senvion](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/senvion) (senvion.com)<br>A leading supplier of onshore and offshore wind energy systems, offering customized solutions for turbines, installation, service, and maintenance worldwide | Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 500 | 2001 |
| 26 | [PassportCard](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/passportcard) (passportcard.com)<br>International health and travel insurance provider offering digital services for seamless access to medical care globally, without upfront payment or reimbursement hassle | Insurance | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 494 | 1999 |
| 27 | [Tiefenbacher Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tiefenbacher-group) (tiefenbachergroup.com)<br>A family-owned healthcare company providing innovative pharmaceutical solutions and pioneering advancements in the industry since 1963 to improve patient lives worldwide | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 471 | 1963 |
| 28 | [Hermes Fulfilment DACH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hermes-fulfilment-dach) (hermes-fulfilment.de)<br>A customer-oriented warehousing and returns logistics provider within the Otto Group, handling storage, packaging, and returns processing for various online shops | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 436 | 2006 |
| 29 | [NACOS Marine](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nacos-marine) (nacosmarine.com)<br>The company specializes in transforming vessel journeys with advanced navigation, automation, and control systems for enhanced safety, efficiency, and compliance | Maritime Transportation | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 436 | 2023 |
| 30 | [InnoGames](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/innogames) (innogames.com)<br>Development and publishing of mobile and browser games with a diverse portfolio including city builders, RPGs, and adventure games. | Computer Games | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 411 | 2007 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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